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Program checklist · BA

Data Science BA

Misericordia University · Dallas, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214069
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214069_a43df60e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Required Major Courses

19 items
  1. CPS 101
    Introduction to Programming
    As published: “Introduction to Programming 3 credits”
    3
  2. CPS 121
    Computer Programming
    As published: “Computer Programming 3 credits”
    3
  3. CPS 222
    Introduction to Computer Organization
    As published: “Introduction to Computer Organization 3 credits”
    3
  4. CPS 223
    Applied Networking Design
    As published: “Applied Networking Design 3 credits”
    3
  5. CPS 232
    Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
    As published: “Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis 3 credits”
    3
  6. CPS 310
    Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I
    As published: “Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I 3 credits”
    3
  7. DSC 100
    Foundations of Data Analytics I
    As published: “Foundations of Data Analytics I 3 credits”
    3
  8. DSC 101
    Foundations of Data Analytics II
    As published: “Foundations of Data Analytics II 3 credits”
    3
  9. DSC 302
    Data Science I
    As published: “Data Science I 3 credits”
    3
  10. DSC 304
    Data Science II
    As published: “Data Science II 3 credits”
    3
  11. DSC 401
    A.I. and Machine Learning
    As published: “A.I. and Machine Learning 3 credits”
    3
  12. DSC 413
    Data Science Cooperative Education
    As published: “Data Science Cooperative Education 3-6 credits”
    3-6
  13. ITS 200
    Introduction to IT Security
    As published: “Introduction to IT Security 3 credits”
    3
  14. MTH 115
    Basic Statistics
    As published: “Basic Statistics 3 credits”
    3
  15. MTH 116
    Basic Statistics II
    As published: “Basic Statistics II 3 credits”
    3
  16. Either MTH 165 Survey of Calculus 3 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  17. or MTH 171 Calculus I 4 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  18. PHL 100
    Introduction to Philosophy
    As published: “Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits”
    3
  19. STA 255
    Computational Statistics
    As published: “Computational Statistics 3 credits”
    3

Data Science Electives (Choose 3)

12 items
  1. CPS 321
    Operating Systems and Computer Architecture
    As published: “Operating Systems and Computer Architecture 3 credits”
    3
  2. CPS 431
    Software Design and Development
    As published: “Software Design and Development 3 credits”
    3
  3. CPS 432
    Database Management Systems Design
    As published: “Database Management Systems Design 3 credits”
    3
  4. DSC 413
    Data Science Cooperative Education
    As published: “Data Science Cooperative Education 3-6 credits”
    3-6
  5. STA 325
    Design of Experiments
    As published: “Design of Experiments 3 credits”
    3
  6. STA 335
    Regression Analysis
    As published: “Regression Analysis 3 credits”
    3
  7. STA 415
    Sampling
    As published: “Sampling 3 credits”
    3
  8. STA 428
    Nonparametric Statistics
    As published: “Nonparametric Statistics 3 credits”
    3
  9. STA 430
    ANOVA
    As published: “ANOVA 3 credits”
    3
  10. STA 480
    Independent Study
    As published: “Independent Study 1-3 credits”
    1-3
  11. STA 486
    Special Topics in Statistics
    As published: “Special Topics in Statistics 3 credits”
    3
  12. SWK 401
    Research Methods
    As published: “Research Methods 3 credits”
    3

Sample Plan of Study

0 items

    First Year

    0 items

      Fall Semester

      5 items
      1. CPS 101
        Introduction to Programming
        As published: “Introduction to Programming 3 credits”
        3
      2. MTH 171
        Calculus I
        As published: “Calculus I 4 credits”
        4
      3. PHL 100
        Introduction to Philosophy
        As published: “Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits”
        3
      4. University Writing Seminar 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Core 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course

      Spring Semester

      5 items
      1. CPS 121
        Computer Programming
        As published: “Computer Programming 3 credits”
        3
      2. MTH 115
        Basic Statistics
        As published: “Basic Statistics 3 credits”
        3
      3. Core 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Core 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Core 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course

      Sophomore Year

      0 items

        Fall Semester

        5 items
        1. CPS 222
          Introduction to Computer Organization
          As published: “Introduction to Computer Organization 3 credits”
          3
        2. MTH 116
          Basic Statistics II
          As published: “Basic Statistics II 3 credits”
          3
        3. DSC 100
          Foundations of Data Analytics I
          As published: “Foundations of Data Analytics I 3 credits”
          3
        4. Core 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        5. Core 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course

        Spring Semester

        5 items
        1. CPS 232
          Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
          As published: “Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis 3 credits”
          3
        2. DSC 101
          Foundations of Data Analytics II
          As published: “Foundations of Data Analytics II 3 credits”
          3
        3. STA 255
          Computational Statistics
          As published: “Computational Statistics 3 credits”
          3
        4. Core 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        5. Core 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course

        Junior Year

        0 items

          Fall Semester

          5 items
          1. DSC 302
            Data Science I
            As published: “Data Science I 3 credits”
            3
          2. ITS 200
            Introduction to IT Security
            As published: “Introduction to IT Security 3 credits”
            3
          3. Core Science with Lab 4 credits
            Not resolved to a course
          4. Core 3 credits
            Not resolved to a course
          5. Free Elective 3 credits
            Not resolved to a course

          Spring Semester

          5 items
          1. CPS 223
            Applied Networking Design
            As published: “Applied Networking Design 3 credits”
            3
          2. DSC 301
            Principles and Techniques of Data Analytics II
            As published: “Principles and Techniques of Data Analytics II 3 credits”
            3
          3. Data Science Elective 3 credits
            Not resolved to a course
          4. Core 3 credits
            Not resolved to a course
          5. Free Elective 3 credits
            Not resolved to a course

          Senior Year

          0 items

            Fall Semester

            5 items
            1. CPS 310
              Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I
              As published: “Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I 3 credits”
              3
            2. DSC 413
              Data Science Cooperative Education
              As published: “Data Science Cooperative Education 3-6 credits”
              3-6
            3. Data Science Elective 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Core 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Free Elective 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            Spring Semester

            5 items
            1. DSC 401
              A.I. and Machine Learning
              As published: “A.I. and Machine Learning 3 credits”
              3
            2. Free Elective 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Free Elective 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Free Elective 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Free Elective 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
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